See more conditions. Request Appointment. How to treat a piercing site infection. Products and services. My new ear piercing isn't healing well. It's red, itchy and still swollen after a week. Do I need to see a doctor? Answer From Lawrence E. With Lawrence E. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information.
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View my saved store. You can usually treat a minor piercing infection of the earlobe fairly easily and without complications. Getting tattooed or pierced ». A piercing is essentially an open wound. An earlobe piercing usually takes six to eight weeks to heal. Cartilage piercings , which take place on the harder part of your ear, generally take longer to heal and can be more prone to infection. There are several ways your ear piercing can get infected. Any bacteria left to fester can quickly turn into an infection.
If you touch your piercing with dirty hands or instruments, you can introduce an infection. If the earrings are on too tightly, not allowing room for the wound to breathe and heal, an infection can develop. As long as your infection is minor, you may be able to take care of it at home. These types of infections are harder to treat and may require oral antibiotics. Significant infections of the cartilage can require hospitalization.
After the infection appears to have cleared, continue this cleaning regimen twice a day until the piercing is totally healed. Remember, an earlobe piercing can take six to eight weeks to heal. Routine care is important during that time. Usually, a minor infection of an ear piercing can be treated successfully at home.
But if any of the following symptoms occur, seek medical attention:. To avoid infection, have your ears pierced by a professional. Be sure to ask about their infection prevention protocol. Also ask if their tools are sterile. Confirm that the earrings they use come out of a new, sterile package.
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